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Resources for covering Trump counterterrorism strategy
The Trump administration’s counterterrorism strategy and officials describing the strategy have invoked misinformation related to transgender people and “left-wing violence.” The Trans Journalists Association strongly cautions newsrooms and journalists reporting on the strategy’s release to avoid perpetuating inaccurate claims about acts of mass violence committed in the
⚖️ How a U.S. Supreme Court ruling could affect your local reporting
On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency docket ruling, Mirabelli v. Bonta, on the issue of forced outing in public schools.
What one ICE public records request teaches about FOIA
Working through public records requests can be tedious and frustrating – but the records you receive can turn into phenomenal stories.
Why “biological sex” may not mean what you think
There are a lot of terms to refer to a person’s sex: sex, birth sex, natal sex — and more contentiously, assigned sex at birth and biological sex.
The nuances and differences aren’t always important. But there are differences, and when writing about trans and intersex people — and the
Introducing the Trans News Initiative: Tracking How the Media Covers Trans Communities
Trans people and our place in society are at the center of a fierce political debate, legislative attacks, and widespread misinformation. As public discourse shapes policy and perception, the accuracy of news coverage matters more than ever.
Introducing the Trans News Initiative
The Trans News Initiative is a new project
Understanding anti-trans misinformation about mass shootings and extremist activities
Right-wing internet users, media outlets, and politicians regularly spread false claims that mass shooting perpetrators are transgender. These claims often start before the release of any substantive information from authorities. This pattern began after the Uvalde shooting in 2022 and has led to the harassment of trans people completely
Tracking trans rights at the Supreme Court in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering three cases this term that could impact the national landscape of trans rights. As part of our ongoing work to promote accurate, nuanced coverage of trans communities, TJA offers the following information to assist reporters and newsrooms preparing to cover these developments.
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Documenting anti-trans federal action
Know of a public record the TJA should FOIA? We're requesting documents that detail the effects of anti-trans federal action.
Covering executive orders that target trans Americans
In his first 10 days, Trump issued multiple executive orders that seek to change government policy around gender. Resources, questions, and ideas to help reporters unravel the flood.
